TPM's on a roll today, as their new article on filibusters really shows how obstructionism has become the GOP's most defining feature.
This fits the narrative that we've been hearing from the left, namely that our system is too dysfunctional to allow for effective governance. Now, some might say that's just making excuses. But there's no doubt that we're not getting much accomplished on the most pressing issues of the day. And from my point of view, we didn't get much accomplished when the Rs were in charge, either. I mean, besides wars. Surely we can be good at more than one thing?
The point is, and I hear this from all sides, is that our system does not work well. Is the answer as simple as getting rid of the filibuster?
(Hint: I don't know.)
1 comment:
Well, the Republicans had wars, sure...but they weren't very good at them. (And unfortunately, the Dems in charge seem to agree with the having the wars.)
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